This desktop features a 750GB hard drive for ample storage space for data files, music, movies, photos and more. The dual-core processor speed and 4GB system memory provide fast power for multitasking. Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded.

If you guys can find a better offer for $213, then by all means shed light on a better offer

blueribb

Ancient Member

posted: Dec. 11, 2012 @ 6:35p

It's an AMD Athlon II X2 220 processor which has a passmark score of only 1621. My 4 to 5 yr old Intel E6600 C2D had a 1900 passmark. Today's Intel i3 desktops have passmarks from 4000 up and can be had under $300 from time to time. Pretty sure this lacks USB3.0 also but not positive. With that said this is a good basic computer for a really good price. I did better a month or so ago with the Staple$ $100 off coupons but that's in the past.

Good post blueribb. This is a budget PC that'll work for most of us home users who looking for a solid PC. A four star rated desktop for just above $200 that won't break my pocket will do it for me. In Asus Essentio CM1630 reviews on Best Buy and Amazon, they comment on its easy setup and ability to run several applications at once. For purposes like downloading music, editing movies, word processing, and Internet surfing, it shines; users note that gaming is not its strong suit.

Here's the bottom line from PCMAG: (albeit somewhat outdated)

BOTTOM LINEThe Asus Essentio CM1630-05 desktop PC costs less than $500, has few compromises, more features than its rivals, and no bloatware. Therefore we wholeheartedly award it with our Editors' Choice for entry-level desktop PCs.

apv7

Senior Member

posted: Dec. 11, 2012 @ 7:37p

Thanks, was in the market for a basic desktop for cheap, this is perfect

wonder how quite this thing is?I'm trying to quit cable and about the cheapest solution I can come up with isbuy a cheap box that works. Like This???Add cheap video card with HDMI outAdd Hauppauge HVR950 tuner( i have 2 on hand)mount antenna in atticrun lead to distribution boxcall AT&T and have them come get their boxesbuy 3 refurbed Rokus for streaming

WindWalker said: wonder how quite this thing is?I'm trying to quit cable and about the cheapest solution I can come up with isbuy a cheap box that works. Like This???Add cheap video card with HDMI outAdd Hauppauge HVR950 tuner( i have 2 on hand)mount antenna in atticrun lead to distribution boxcall AT&T and have them come get their boxesbuy 3 refurbed Rokus for streaming

1) It has HDMI out already, so you may not need the card. Adding the card won't help much with gaming or anything.2) Roku isn't great for streaming: You'd have to install Plex on the Roku and run this as a server. But you'd have no way to stream live TV only recorded files.

itedinfw

Thrifty Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 6:48a

Promotion code seems to have expired... more specifically:"We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order"

jdoftx

Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 7:31a

itedinfw said: Promotion code seems to have expired... more specifically:"We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order"

Use" geese19" to get 19% off now.

schmedy

Greedy Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 7:53a

In for one, good computer for the kids and it is upgradable, I will stick in some left over DDR3 I have and my old 6850 Video Card.

Can you get BB Rewards points on this?

kaveman

New Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 8:50a

used the new code and worked thank you so much

itedinfw

Thrifty Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 8:52a

Same here, used new code, worked fine.

benneton2B

Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 9:06a

In for 1, nice setup for grandpa...

Logician1313 (Staff)

Dealhunter

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 9:26a

jdoftx said: Use" geese19" to get 19% off now.

Thanks, updated the Best Deal with new info!

Logician1313 (Staff)

Dealhunter

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 9:32a

aautorepair said: No workee..

Use" geese19" to get 19% off.

swingking

New Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 10:06a

got one. Thanks OP

ynot303

Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 10:07a

My wife's 3 year old PC is running really slow so I brought this one to replace it, seems like a great deal. I haven't seen $200 for a PC in awhile.

navelgaze

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 10:31a

I've been waiting for a refurb or scratch 'n dent from the Lenovo Outlet, which in the past, has quite often had deals in the $150 range for desktops, give or take $50. But I've been checking that site quite often in the last couple weeks, but nothing decent is dropping below even $250 right now.

Hmm, to wait or to jump? Computer would be for my retired Dad who doesn't care one way or another and doesn't tax his current ancient XP computer in the least (email, web surfing, that's it. Even a 250GB hard drive would be too large. , so it's no great rush).

king0fSpades

Senior Member - 4K

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 11:10a

What about $20 bestbuy/facebook/AMEX credit? I order shows up as bestbuy.com. Should be eligible.

BlackRob

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 11:25a

Nice deal, but now shows OOS....

WindWalker

Senior Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 11:44a

KMCHERRY said: WindWalker said: wonder how quite this thing is?I'm trying to quit cable and about the cheapest solution I can come up with isbuy a cheap box that works. Like This???Add cheap video card with HDMI outAdd Hauppauge HVR950 tuner( i have 2 on hand)mount antenna in atticrun lead to distribution boxcall AT&T and have them come get their boxesbuy 3 refurbed Rokus for streaming

1) It has HDMI out already, so you may not need the card. Adding the card won't help much with gaming or anything.2) Roku isn't great for streaming: You'd have to install Plex on the Roku and run this as a server. But you'd have no way to stream live TV only recorded files.1. not planning to do any gaming only use would be with TV tuner2. May streaming is the wrong choice of words-the Roku would act as a pseudo/secondary DVR. Primary would be WMC on this box at each TV. also would allow for Netflix/hulu/et al if want to watch a movie sometime

ETA: if I could find drivers for one of those TVs on a stick I'd go that way-no noise and low power consumption

We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order.

ok, this worked

Use" geese19" to get 19% off.

ir0nw0lf

Hysterical member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 12:49p

Lets me add item to cart, so that's a good thing and not a tease? lol

lolynn2

Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 12:54p

yesidonoitall said: RE:rings 18

We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order.

ok, this worked

Use" geese19" to get 19% off.

Thanks so much!! What a great price!!

yesidonoitall

Mandatory 20%

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 12:55p

ir0nw0lf said: Lets me add item to cart, so that's a good thing and not a tease? lol

They will let you buy, but be prepared to get this

What is your backorder policy?Due to the nature of the products offered on Best Buy Computing Clearance, when these products are gone, they’re gone. Should you accidentally be notified that your item is backordered, please be aware that the order will be canceled.

beatme

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:05p

jdoftx said: itedinfw said: Promotion code seems to have expired... more specifically:"We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order"

Use" geese19" to get 19% off now.

I am predicting the code for tomorrow will be swans20 for 20% off.

yesidonoitall

Mandatory 20%

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:09p

lolynn2 said: yesidonoitall said: RE:rings 18

We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order.

ok, this worked

Use" geese19" to get 19% off.

Thanks so much!! What a great price!!

Once I read "all" I saw thisUse" geese19" to get 19% offposted byLogician1313 (Staff)

mmaf

Senior Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:18p

blueribb said: It's an AMD Athlon II X2 220 processor which has a passmark score of only 1621. My 4 to 5 yr old Intel E6600 C2D had a 1900 passmark. Today's Intel i3 desktops have passmarks from 4000 up and can be had under $300 from time to time. Pretty sure this lacks USB3.0 also but not positive. With that said this is a good basic computer for a really good price. I did better a month or so ago with the Staple$ $100 off coupons but that's in the past.

Funny but my laptop has a score of around 8000

lolynn2

Member

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:39p

yesidonoitall said: ir0nw0lf said: Lets me add item to cart, so that's a good thing and not a tease? lol

They will let you buy, but be prepared to get this

What is your backorder policy?Due to the nature of the products offered on Best Buy Computing Clearance, when these products are gone, they’re gone. Should you accidentally be notified that your item is backordered, please be aware that the order will be canceled.

So I shouldn't feel confident unless I get a shipping notification?

yesidonoitall

Mandatory 20%

posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:40p

mmaf said: blueribb said: It's an AMD Athlon II X2 220 processor which has a passmark score of only 1621. My 4 to 5 yr old Intel E6600 C2D had a 1900 passmark. Today's Intel i3 desktops have passmarks from 4000 up and can be had under $300 from time to time. Pretty sure this lacks USB3.0 also but not positive. With that said this is a good basic computer for a really good price. I did better a month or so ago with the Staple$ $100 off coupons but that's in the past.

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